DiscoverThe Brake: A Streetsblog PodcastHow Cities Are Getting Creative to Reclaim Public Space for People (Vanessa Barrios)
How Cities Are Getting Creative to Reclaim Public Space for People (Vanessa Barrios)

How Cities Are Getting Creative to Reclaim Public Space for People (Vanessa Barrios)

Update: 2024-09-03
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"Reclaiming public space" isnt just about turning vacant lots into parks — or bulldozing homes for highways. And in a recent report, the Regional Plan Association of the tri-state area argues that the planning profession needs a new approach towards repurposing our land and giving residents more "psychological ownership" over their communities. 

Check out RPA's recent case studies of how four U.S. cities are pushing the concept of "reclaiming public space" to new heights, then listen in to our conversation with Vanessa Barrios, the group's director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives to learn more. 

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How Cities Are Getting Creative to Reclaim Public Space for People (Vanessa Barrios)

How Cities Are Getting Creative to Reclaim Public Space for People (Vanessa Barrios)